Job Summary
A Registered Respiratory Therapist has been validated by successful completion of the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) requirements for professional RCP license by the Texas Medical Board and has a minimum of 2 years work experience in respiratory care.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees:
Associate's Degree; Graduate of a Respiratory Care program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or other accrediting body approved by the advisory board.
Bachelor's Degree preferred; Graduate of a Respiratory Care program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) or other accrediting body approved by the advisory board.

Licenses & Certifications:
-Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
-Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required
-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
-Neonatal Resuscitation Program from American Association of Pediatrics (AAP) is mandatory for working in neonatal ICU (NRP may be obtained within 90 days of employment)
-Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Texas Medical Board

Work Experience:
2 Years Work Experience in clinical area in respiratory care department as a practicing therapist.

Language Skills:

Bilingual preferred

Communication Skills:

Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
Writing/Reports

Job Attributes

Work Schedule:
Weekdays; Twelve hour shifts
Weekends; Twelve hour shifts
Holidays; Rotating